Royal palace, in the court hall.
"Your Majesty, because of Princess Yongle's relationship, we have reached a peace treaty with Northern Qi. This time the Queen of Northern Qi gave birth to a legitimate son, and we should go to congratulate her no matter what."
"Yes. That's true. Then who wants to go?"
"Wei Chen is willing to go."
"Wei Chen is willing to go."
"Wei Chen is willing to go."
Three adults immediately came out to express their willingness to go to Northern Qi.
The emperor looked at the people in line without saying anything, and his eyes swept across the crowd. At this time, Xu Che, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, came out to salute, "Your Majesty, I think it is more appropriate for me to go to the Northern Qi Dynasty to congratulate you. In order to show our country's sincerity, it is more appropriate to choose a person of noble status to lead the team."
"Oh? What does Yi Xu Aiqing mean?"
"Wei Chen believes that it is most appropriate to honor His Highness the King."
As soon as he finished speaking, whispers began below.
"Ah? His Majesty King Jing?"
"Is King Jing still grounded?"
"Yes, yes, is it appropriate for Your Majesty to go there?"
"Do you need a noble status? Only His Royal Highness King Jing is suitable."
"In addition to King Jing, King Jingnan can also do it."
"King Jingnan, forget it. I heard that he has been ill for five years and is in a wheelchair every day."
"Well, His Royal Highness King Jing is indeed the best choice."
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After they had said enough, the emperor said, "Let King Jing enter the palace." After saying that, he went directly to the court.
Everyone was left whispering again, but General Zhenguo didn't say a word and left directly as soon as he announced his resignation.
In the imperial study room.
The emperor was closing his eyes to rest, and Zhang Fu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, King Jing, Prime Minister Guo, and Marquis Zhongyong are here."
"Oh, that's blatant." The emperor opened his eyes, a hint of fierceness flashed in his eyes, and then he returned to calmness, "Xuan."
"My son, I will meet my father."
"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."
"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."
The emperor took a sip of tea and said, "Get up."
"What have you been doing in the mansion these days?" the emperor asked calmly.
Xiao Shen was sweating profusely, "My father ordered me to be grounded. I know that I have done something wrong and I will reflect on it in the house."
"Oh? Tell me what you found out after reflection."
"My son... I know that as a prince, I should be broad-minded. I shouldn't get angry with women, let alone get physical. It would be detrimental to my demeanor and the face of the royal family."
The emperor took two more sips of tea and looked at King Jing, "Is there anything else?"
"Also... I think I should pay more attention to government affairs in the future. From now on..."
"Okay. You've heard about what happened in court today."
"Yes, I heard about it. It's about going to Northern Qi."
"Well, tell me what you think."
"My son..."
"Your Majesty," Marquis Zhongyong stepped forward and saluted, "I think it is inappropriate for His Highness King Jing to go to Northern Qi."
"Well, tell me what's wrong."
"Prince Jing is now also in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Industry. He is busy with work and it takes too long to travel to and from Northern Qi."
The emperor did not respond, "What do you think, Prime Minister?"
Guo Youwei finished the ceremony meticulously, "Wei Chen and Zhongyong Hou have the same idea. Going to Northern Qi is very important, related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries. But at present, there is only one prince in the court who respects the king, participates in the affairs of the court, and also serves as leader. The affairs of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Punishment, so Wei Chen feels that we can arrange for other people of high status to go there, which can also represent the sincerity of our country."
"Then who does the Prime Minister think is suitable?"
"Wei Chen thinks General Zhenguo can go."
"Oh? Does the Prime Minister know that as soon as General Zhenguo arrived in Kyoto, he told me that he was old and wanted to retire and return home?"
"Wei Chen······"
"Does the Prime Minister know that General Zhenguo spent his whole life in the army and suffered a hidden injury?"
"Wei Chen······"
"Does the Prime Minister still know that I tried all my means to convince General Zhenguo to continue serving me?"
"The little minister deserves to die." Guo Youwei's face turned pale at this moment. He shouldn't have been so anxious. At present, no one has the ability to accept the troops in Su Huan's hands. No matter from any aspect, the emperor will not let Su Huan leave.
"Go on and tell us who is more suitable to go."
Marquis Zhongyong was also anxious. In short, he could not let King Jing go, "King Jing...Jingnan?"
"Oh, is there no one left in Daqing? Ah? Xiao Han has been injured and died for five years, and you let him go?" The prince picked up the cup on the table and smashed it, "Liu Cheng, are you a pig?" "
Marquis Zhongyong shrank in fear and wiped the fine sweat on his forehead with his sleeve.
Xiao Shen spoke up at this time, "If you want to be the most noble one, then your father is not the only prince who has only his sons and ministers."
You can hear a pin drop indoors.
The emperor's expression was expressionless and his face was gloomy, "Yes, I do have a prince, but you don't know how your second prince's brother is doing?"
Xiao Shen seemed to think that there was still room for this matter, "Father, the second emperor's brother has been living in seclusion for these years and has been raised in the palace. Maybe he will be well soon."
"Yes, yes." Marquis Zhongyong answered immediately.
"Furthermore, father, the second emperor's younger brother is already eighteen years old this year. He should be allowed to slowly come out and hone his skills. After all, he is also a prince." Xiao Shen spoke sincerely, like a man who has plans for his younger brother. brother.
The emperor didn't speak, but he didn't refuse either.
Seeing this, Xiao Shen felt even more hopeful, "Father, I know that you are worried about the second emperor's brother's health. Don't worry, there are so many imperial doctors in the palace, the second emperor's brother's health will definitely be healed."
The emperor let out a long sigh and said, "We will discuss this later."
"Father!"
"emperor!"
"emperor!"
"I said, we can discuss this matter later, step back." The emperor waved his sleeves and turned his back.
"My son, please retire."
"Wei Chen resigns."
"Wei Chen resigns."
Respect the palace.
"Father, what do you mean? I can go, but not Xiao Yan?" Xiao Shen couldn't extinguish the fire in his heart even though he took a big sip of tea.
"You don't have to do this to respect the king. Today, it seems that the emperor has relaxed, and this matter is not impossible." Guo Youwei responded lightly.
"Yes, yes, King Jing, please calm down. Let's do some more work so that the emperor can only send Xiao Yan."
"Uncle, can you help me?"
"Don't worry, King Jing, I will handle this matter."
Compared to the confident Marquis Zhongyong, Prime Minister Guo seemed much plainer.
For several days in a row, the imperial physician went to the Second Prince's Palace on time every day to diagnose his pulse, and various nourishing medicines were constantly sent there. Of course, whether the second prince took it or not is another matter.
Zhenguo General's Mansion.
"Xiaowu, your grandmother is so kind. She had people prepare a lot of pastries for me. Take a look."
Today, Xuan Xiaosan and Xuan Xiaosi visited General Zhenguo's Mansion and received warm hospitality. After the meal, a group of young people chatted and drank tea in the yard.
Xuan Xiaosan drank tea with a look of disgust on his face, "Weren't you full at lunch just now?"
"Lunch is lunch, and now it's... afternoon tea, right, Xiao Wu?"
"Yes, afternoon tea, haha."
Su Qian kept asking the maid to bring all the specialty snacks from the kitchen, and Xuan Xiaosi happily called him "good brother".
Xuan Xiaosan looked at Su Yu who was drinking tea beside him without saying a word, "I heard that you are going to escort relief food. When will you set off?"
Su Yu put down his cup, "You know everything? News spreads very quickly. The day after tomorrow."
"Brother is going out?" Su Yue also joined the conversation.
"Sister, you don't know, the emperor asked eldest brother to escort relief food, but those people obviously have bad intentions, they must..." Su Yu anxiously told Su Yue about this matter.
"Ayu, don't talk nonsense."
